Partly granted
The Board denied a separate compensable rating for TBI but granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's TBI residuals required hospitalization, nursing home care or some other residential institutional care. However, it was at least in approximate balance that he would require such care if he did not have regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086625
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